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Tariffs can impact cash the moment goods clear customs, which creates a liquidity crunch for seasonal import-driven businesses like toys and automotive. Companies can preserve margin and runway by optimizing product classifications, avoiding rushed production moves, and working collaboratively with existing suppliers to find tariff-advantaged paths. Strong cash-flow discipline and expert negotiation support, like what we provide at NP Capital, give smaller businesses the leve

This podcast will go over the five practical steps you should take to assess your tariff impact and plan how to proceed. In a climate where inventory costs more, cash-flow intelligence becomes a strategic advantage.

We discussed the five critical steps we use in real-world restructurings/turnarounds, from building a 13-week cash model to communicating with vendors and unlocking hidden liquidity.

Down rounds aren’t a sign of failure, but a strategic reset that allows founders to align valuation with reality, protect long-term equity value, and bring in better-aligned investors. When structured thoughtfully with pro-rata rights and recalibrated terms, they can eliminate liquidation overhang risk and strengthen future outcomes. NP Capital Advisors helps founders navigate this process intelligently so they preserve ownership and are positioned to win in their next chapte

Restructuring liabilities such as debt, vendor payables, and even leases can be just as powerful as raising capital in driving shareholder value.

Founders must understand four key aspects of debt: lender type, collateral security, lien perfection, and personal guarantees. SBA loans, while offering lower rates, almost always require personal guarantees, placing founders’ personal assets at risk. By auditing these factors, companies can negotiate from strength and avoid turning debt into a personal and financial time bomb.

Founders facing cash crunches must act fast to model cash flow, prioritize payments, communicate, accelerate collections, and drive outcomes. NP Capital Advisors helps founders stabilize, extend runway, and unlock strategic outcomes, even when time is short.

Hospitality and retail are converging, though this is not without its challenges. NP Capital Advisors can help firms raise capital, structure partnerships, and think through operational complexity from day one. Contact Founding Partner & CEO, Nick Desai (nick@npcapitaladvisors.com), for more information on how we can support.

Next Generation Investment Banking for Small Business We advise companies between $1M and $50M in revenue.    The NP Capital difference...

It’s been a big season of growth for NP Capital Advisors, and this newsletter will be a small way for us to share some high-level industry insights. We’ve built our firm around a clear mission: to support founders and small business owners with hands-on support, strategic advice, and creative dealmaking that actually moves the needle. In today’s environment, where capital is tight and headlines are shifting daily, that mission feels more relevant than ever.

March 4, 2025 / PRNewswire / -- NP Capital Advisors , a next-generation investment banking and strategy consulting firm, proudly...

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NP Capital Advisors, a boutique investment and restructuring advisory firm, announced the successful recapitalization of PeaTos, the...

Furthering Foria's commitment to addressing unmet wellness needs with plant-based solutions, the acquisition represents a pivotal...